PORTLAND, Ore. - With the announcement of the All-Star reserves scheduled later this afternoon, the Trail Blazers are inviting fans to come to the Rose Garden to watch the TNT broadcast of the All-Star selection show from 4-5 p.m. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m., and parking will be free in the Garden Garage.

As the leader of a much-improved Trail Blazers team, Roy has been mentioned by many media outlets as a strong candidate for the Western Conference All-Star team. The second-year pro and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year has helped guide the Trail Blazers to a 26-19 record, averaging 19.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 37.3 minutes in 45 games (all starts).

Each of the 15 Western Conference coaches filled out a ballot in the past week, selecting seven reserves, 2 guards, 2 forwards, 1 center and 2 'wild cards' at any position. Coaches could not vote for players from their own team.

"I think he's played well and this team has had so much success that I think he deserves it," LeBron James said of Roy. "I wished him well in getting down to All-Star weekend as a reserve."

With Portland's recent success and ascension in the Northwest Division, Roy's name is nearly slated as an All-Star reserve this season and certainly his numbers and Portland's resurgence out West makes his cadency understandable. With Thursday decision day, Roy's numbers will surely speak for him.

The reigning 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year is averaging 19.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists per game and Roy ranks second in scoring among sophomores, and is first in assists.